Are Green Spaces in Cities as Good for Us as Green Spaces in Mountains? Jenni Gritters|August 30, 2019 Research conducted in the last 10 years reveals that that urban and rural green spaces offer benefits like reduced anxiety and increased happiness.
Gillian Larson Has Completed the Pacific Crest Trail Twice, on Horseback Aer Parris|August 30, 2019 And, along the way, she’s learned that the key is meticulous planning.
Hospitals Find Gardens Help With Healing Aer Parris|August 29, 2019 Did you know that hospitals are increasingly using scientific findings to create gardens that are best suited to maximize nature’s healing powers?
How To Ride Snowshoe Like the World Cup Pros Jess Daddio|August 29, 2019 The biggest event on the mountain bike World Cup circuit is coming to Snowshoe, West Virginia, a four-season resort in Appalachia that’s been waiting for this moment for decades.
What is Rewilding? Aer Parris|August 28, 2019 Host Erin Sullivan goes on a journey across the country—from D.C. to LA—to explore how some cities are helping us get back outside. Maybe we aren’t stuck inside forever, after all.
Meet the 2019 Women’s Fire Crew Cassidy Randall|August 27, 2019 Alaska is experiencing a big fire year. A unique group of women wildland firefighters aided in fighting the flames.
Conservationists seek to ‘unlock’ 16 million acres of inaccessible public lands Mike Faulk|August 21, 2019 More than one in 10 acres of Western state-owned land is inaccessible for recreationists, according to a new study released Monday.
Will the Colorado Classic Change Women’s Cycling Forever? Jen Murphy|August 20, 2019 The Colorado Classic pro cycling race made a bold move to drop the men’s races and majorly upgrade every aspect of the women’s event. Its aim? To redefine female professional cycling.
These Trail Runners Are Changing The World Clare Gallagher|August 19, 2019 Ultrarunner and activist Clare Gallagher profiles four other runners making a difference in the world and suggests ways that you can make an impact, too.
Endangered Species Act: Understanding the Changes and Potential Impact Phuong Le|August 15, 2019 The Trump administration announced its plans to overhaul the landmark Endangered Species Act, a move that conservationists say will push more at-risk species to the brink.
The future of backpacks looks more sustainable Kelly Bastone|August 15, 2019 Backpacks may be late to the green party, but they’re finally trickling in—and their arrival promises good things for shoppers and the environment.
Our Favorite Festivals this Fall Aer Parris|August 9, 2019 Looking for your next festival? Whether you're getting the kids onto an adventure course or dancing your feet sore, we've got something for you.
